Environment
Switching To Electric Vehicles Would Save Milwaukee County Money
A new analysis of fleet electrification shows savings along with massive reduction in emissions.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Graham KilmerWildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action
'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMenominee Tribe Wins Historic Designation As Company Seeks Gold Mine
National Register of Historic Places designates tribal land along Michigan border.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Utilities Lag on Meeting Emission Reductions
We Energies, three other utilities likely to fall short of 2030 goals, PSC report says.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEPA Proposal Seeks Fix To Unregulated Coal Ash Sites
There are at least 32 sites in Wisconsin that could be impacted.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer
Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Robert Kraig and Rafael SmithJudge Rules Enbridge Must Shut Down Oil Pipeline, Pay Tribe Damages
Court says 12 miles of pipeline in northwest Wisconsin passes illegally through tribal land.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Needs Creativity, Money to Reach Carbon Neutrality
Getting county government to carbon neutrality will also require major investment.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSupreme Court Ruling Will Negatively Impact Wisconsin Wetlands
But perhaps not as much as other states.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBusiness Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCould Wisconsin Become A Climate Haven?
Great Lakes states could become attractive, but full impact is unclear.
May 19th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio